A face lift procedure in an operation that is designed to counteract the effects of gravity and aging. A person’s skin will start to lose elasticity and sag as early as the mid-thirties in many people. A continuing loss of elasticity and more sagging will occur as the aging process continues. The effects of sun exposure, gravity, and stress will all contribute to this problem. Creases from these issues will form in the mid-face region and forehead, smile lines will deepen and jowls will become more prominent. The skin that surrounds the neck will sag and there may be a deposit of fat in the neck beneath the chin.
In essence, a face lift will push back the clock, improving the most prominent signs of aging through removing excess skin while tightening muscles below the skin. If necessary, fat will be removed. A rhytidectomy is able to be performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures including nasal surgery, forehead lift surgery, eyelid surgery, and even liposuction. A face lift procedure is capable of making a person appear fresher and younger. A face lift is also able to enhance a person’s self confidence. Patients should maintain reasonable expectations prior to their face lift surgery and realize that while they will appear younger, more rested, and fresher, the clock is not able to be turned back indefinitely. A face lift will not stop the process of aging.
Another type of rhytidectomy surgery that is available is the MACS face lift. This is a short scar technique that was designed in Europe to achieve maximum results with smaller incisions. It will also create shorter scars and less trauma which permits for a faster recovery time. This plastic surgery procedure will achieve the goals of an older, more invasive technique by tightening the deeper layers of one’s face while lifting the excess skin in an upward, more natural fashion. The result will provide a rejuvenated, natural appearance without stretching the skin in any taught, unnatural fashion. This technique was created on a solid foundation of theories, technology, and techniques that have evolved throughout the twentieth century.
If a person stands in front of the mirror and lightly pulls back their neck and facial skin in an upward fashion with both hands, they will see how they may appear after a faced lift procedure. This is a common maneuver that is demonstrated by patients in order to express what they desire from a face lift to their plastic surgeon. This maneuver will demonstrate the basic principles of the MACS face lift procedure. The MACS face lift is well suited for patients in many age groups. In summary, the MACS face lift technique will offer the advantages of a reduced operative time, shorter scars, and a shorter recovery. Whether you receive a traditional or MACS facelift, you will receive similar benefits when all is said and done.
